Chapter 228
Given their A-class levels and deep-rooted connections, it was no surprise that the Association's branch managers were considered bigshots in the private sector and assets to the country.
However, things were quiet following their deaths. The world went on as usual, even though twelve of the thirteen branch managers had disappeared from the face of the Earth. From this, Jae-Hyeok knew everything had gone smoothly, with not a trace of what had happened leaking to the public.
Under Jang Baek-San’s control, the Association made no response. And the government remained passive thanks to Shinra Hyeon’s assuaging... Well, the government likely had its own thoughts. He was only a National Treasure candidate, but he had the Thunder Emperor behind him. Short of genuine treason, the government was unlikely to assume a hostile stance.
Jae-Hyeok couldn’t help but sigh, feeling both satisfied and sad. This is the power of authority: to do what I want without anyone questioning it... It’s only natural that so many people lose their principles after reaching a seat of power.
Will I also be like that someday?
Jae-Hyeok knew his father’s “Yaksha” moniker carried a negative meaning. He couldn’t help but wonder: Was his father’s personality really like a demon’s from the beginning? Or had his father become more violent as his power grew?
No, looking at Kang Dae-Seong, he might’ve been like that from the beginning.
A slight smile spread on Jae-Hyeok’s face as he was reminded of Kang Dae-Seong’s personality. His father and Kang Dae-Seong might seem like ghosts or monsters to some, but as aristocrats and family members, they were wonderful people. Jae-Hyeok couldn’t hate them.
Indeed, although Jae-Hyeok blamed Kang Dae-Seong for his rash actions eight years ago and was still fuming at how days ago, Kang Dae-Seong had left without visiting their father, Jae-Hyeok couldn’t bring himself to resent him—at least, not anymore.
Having spoken with Shinra Hyeon and Seol Su-Ah, Jae-Hyeok had come to understand the feelings of those who’d turned their backs on the Kang family, so how could he ignore the feelings of own family?
Kang Dae-Seong had made many mistakes back then, but Jae-Hyeok could understand his heart. He knew the pain, anger, and desperation Kang Dae-Seong must’ve felt at the time. And he knew Kang Dae-Seong meant well—even if he had ended up creating a disaster.
Kang Hyeon-Ah was no different.